The difference between Maternal aunt and Paternal aunt
When used as nouns, maternal aunt means an aunt on one's mother's side of the family, including both a sister of one's mother. a sister-in-law of one's mother, whereas paternal aunt means the sister or sister-in-law of one's father.
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Maternal aunt as a noun:
An aunt on one's mother's side of the family, including both A sister of one's mother. A sister-in-law of one's mother; the wife or ex-wife of a maternal uncle.
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Maternal aunt as a noun (imprecise):
A similar great aunt, etc.
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Paternal aunt as a noun:
the sister or sister-in-law of one's father